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About the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office

Original title: About the County Attorney | Hillsborough County, FL

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What this does

The County Attorney's Office manages all legal actions for Hillsborough County, directly impacting how the county handles litigation, legal advice, and representation for .

Who is mentioned in the record

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Board of County Commissioners

The Board appoints the County Attorney and receives legal advice and representation from the office.

Constitutional Officers

The Clerk of the Circuit Court, property appraiser, tax collector, sheriff, and supervisor of elections are authorized to utilize the legal services of the County Attorney's office.

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Summary

This document outlines the role and responsibilities of the Hillsborough County Attorney, who serves as the primary legal advisor for the county government. The office provides legal counsel to the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and various county departments.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does the County Attorney represent?
The County Attorney represents the Board of County Commissioners, the County Administrator, and all county departments.
Can other county officials use the County Attorney's services?
Yes, the Clerk of the Circuit Court, Property Appraiser, Tax Collector, Sheriff, and Supervisor of Elections may use the legal services of the office.

Why It Matters

The County Attorney's Office manages all legal actions for Hillsborough County, directly impacting how the county handles litigation, legal advice, and representation for .

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organizationBoard of County CommissionersThe governing body that appoints and receives legal advice from the County AttorMap →
personJulia MandellCounty Attorney appointed by the Board of County Commissioners.Map →
locationHillsborough CountyThe local government jurisdiction served by the County Attorney.Map →
personCounty AdministratorReceives legal advice and directs legal actions alongside the Board.Map →
otherFlorida ConstitutionArticle VIII, Section I(d) establishes the constitutional officers who may utiliMap →

Sources

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www.hillsboroughcounty.org

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